Modern Rugs and Carpets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
6.4x9.7 Ft Hot Pink Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Gray Area Rug with Medallion Design. Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.6x9 Ft Modern Black Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5x8.8 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Purple, Modern Solid Pattern Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6x7.3 ft Modern Home Decor Pink Carpet, Hand Knotted Anatolian Vintage Area Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Picasso rug or wall carpet "Le peintre et son modèle limited edition by Desso
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Tapestry in pure new wool "Le peintre et son modèle", (painting) design Pablo Picasso 1928, executed by Desso Netherlands in a limited edition of 500 pieces, (28500) under authorizat...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.7x10.5 Ft Handmade Rug with All-Over Botanical Design, Orange Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1994 wool rug with image after Pablo Picasso's work Running of the Bulls. Produced by Ege Axminster and made in Denmark, this colorful rug features a Cubist depiction of the Pamplo...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
By Paul Klee
Located in Dallas, TX
61215 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03.05 x 04.00.
With its checkerboard design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating visi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be us...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Edward Fields Modern Large Room Size Abstract Striped Rug, Circa 1980s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bespoke Modern large room size wool rug
Custom ordered from Edward Fields by Keith Conrad Design
USA, Circa 1980s
Thick wool pile, with vibrant colors in red, blue, pin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.4x8.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Yellow. Great 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our yellow over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from ind...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.4x9 ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug Over-dyed in Yellow with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Infuse your living space with warmth and vibrancy with this stunning modern handmade Turkish rug in yellow.
It made of low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Handcrafted by skilled ar...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
8.2x11.5 Ft Purple Large Area Rug, Handmade in Turkiye, Modern Floral Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish large area rug over-dyed in purple color.
The rug is finely hand-knotted, heavy, lays flat on the floor and has low wool pile on cotton foundation.
With its timel...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Woolen Carpet in Beige and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Teal Blue for Contemporary Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.2x10.3 Ft Yellow Area Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Carpet, Modern Home Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.2x5.5 Ft Vibrant Handmade Tulu Rug. Soft Cozy Wool Pile. Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for thick, soft piled rugs) rug from Central Turkey.
These charming small rugs with contemporary designs and lustrous wool pile were produ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Indian hand knotted rug woven in varying shades of natural colored wool, and with a modern stripped pattern woven in a flatweave against the pile of the fiel...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x8.5 Ft Red Area Rug for Contemporary Interiors, Hand Knotted in Turkiye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your space with the bold and captivating presence of a Handmade Turkish Area Rug Overdyed in Red. This exquisite rug embodies the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship, comb...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x6.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Plain Black Wool Rug, Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted rug with a gray background and an all-over scrolling vine and stylized flower pattern woven in crimson, pink, cream, orange, and dark gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Siraz Rug in Taupe and Brown Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1970-1970, this 8x11 vintage Siraz rug is a rare new curation believed to originate from the titular region of Turkey.
On the Design:
This is also from a...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Agra Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and believed to originate circa 1880-1890, this 6x8 antique Agra rug is an exciting new curation from an exceptional collection of rare Indian carpets.
On the ...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78678 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 09'01 x 12'02. Indian rugs with Shah Abbasi designs are hand-knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs inspired by the Persian Shah Abbas...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim, Most Unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
Incredible Swedish Kilim, vintage.
A fine modern design by one of the leading carpet designers who moved away from traditional carpets during the 1940s-1950s.
A fine modern design b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x10 Ft Handmade Distressed 1950s Turkish Rug in Gray and Taupe, Modern Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug in gray and taupe. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suita...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gabbeh Loribaff Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
Gabbeh Loribaff Rug 266x200 cm
These very beautiful carpets are made by nomads from the provinces of Kashkai and Loristan, in the southwest of Iran.
They are known for their primiti...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage Tibetan hand-knotted wool rug with two dark red circles and several gray and yellow circles against a silver ground, and with no border.
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century
Very good condition
Measurements: 365 x 274 cm
Ziegler rugs are inspired by the design of classic Persian rugs to give every interior an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
15'' x 24''
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral 20th Century Brown Beige Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Neutral tone one of a kind Turkish runner with a borderless all over design, circa mid-20th century
Measures: 2'7” x 11'9”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Danish modern orange and red round carpet Rya by Højer Eksport Wilton, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern orange and red round carpet Rya by Højer Eksport Wilton, 1970s
Round long-haired carpet mod. Rya. The background is a light gray color tending towards yellow tones, whi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.7x6.9 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Redyed in Teal, Ideal 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.3x8.9 Ft Distressed 1950s Handmade Anatolian Area Rug Over-Dyed in Gray Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
53944 Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, 05'07 x 07'06. Persian Nahavand Hamadan rugs, originating from Iran's Nahavand area within the broader Hamadan region, meld the weaving tradit...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
53941 Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, 05'05 x 08'03. Persian Nahavand Hamadan rugs, originating from Iran's Nahavand area within the broader Hamadan region, embody a harmonious ble...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Carpet Runner, Brown Pink Aqua
Located in Dallas, TX
53940 Vintage Persian Malayer Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'09 x 09'01. Persian Malayer Hamadan carpet runners are narrow, elongated rugs handwoven in the Malayer area within Iran's Hamadan...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x6 Ft Handmade Rug OverDyed in Teal Blue, Modern Turkish Small Turquoise Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
50709 Vintage Turkish Rug Yastik Rug, 01'10 X 03'06. Turkish Yastik rugs are small decorative rugs originating from Turkey, historically used as cushions or pillows but valued for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxurious Vintage Missoni Rug By T & J Vestor *Free International Delivery
By Missoni
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This stunning vintage Missoni rug by T & J Vestor is made from the finest pure virgin wool and it has the most wonderful green and purple hues. Measuring 204 x 193 cm it is a really ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.7x10.2 Ft Modern Handmade Turkish Green Rug Distressed Look Vintage Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21771 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, 07'01 x 10'04. Step into the captivating world of Azilal rugs, where every strand tells a story meticulously crafted by skilled artisans amids...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
16'' x 18''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Green and orange designer rug from the 1970s signed Zeki Muren
By Zeki Müren
Located in Firenze, IT
Iconic carpet from the production designed by Zeki Muren, a singer and designer who was highly regarded in the 1950s in addition to his talents as an artist for his eccentric style t...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x8.6 Ft Handknotted Green Area Rug for Dining Room, Living Room & Bedroom Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage modern rug with signature
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage modern design rug with an abstract design of an artist which the signature is at the bottom of the rug. Entirely hand tufted with wool.
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"Experience the e...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice mid century French Aubusson Tapestry by « Lartigaud »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite "Caraïbes" design by Jean Michel Lartigaud. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades of orange, ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Mustard yellow rug with abstract designs of various colors designer ZEKI MUREN
By Zeki Müren
Located in Firenze, IT
Zeki Müren was a singer known for his unique voice and flamboyant costumes. Müren also did design studies and signed the decor of the stages where he performed. In fact, he was one o...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Angora Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 4" x 5' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78693 Vintage Red Persian Bijar Rug, 04'01 x 06'00. Persian Bijar rugs are intricately woven rugs originating from the town of Bijar in western Iran, renowned for their durability an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78699 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 02'05 x 10'10. Persian Bijar carpet runners are narrow, elongated rugs originating from Bijar in western Iran, renowned for their exceptional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and whimsical late 20th century Tibetan rug with with a highly stylized pattern with birds, suns, geometric and tiger stripes, and all woven in light blue, green, yellow, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Handwoven Vintage Swedish Rölakan Tapestry Monogrammed Éva Németh
Located in Dallas, TX
78731 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'09.
Signed by Weaver: Eva Nemeth (Hungarian Textile Artist - Mid-century Designer).
Abrash....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Chobi afghan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century modern design Chobi Afghan rug with nice design of a flower and with light Colors, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug with a simple design with a cream open field with design and a light border with stylized flowers on a...
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, cc-tapis, Woven Concepts, and Nanimarquina. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $100,692 while the average work can sell for $5,964.
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